Typhoon Alice Claims Four Lives in Hong Kong in 1961

Typhoon Alice struck Hong Kong in May 1961, resulting in four fatalities. Despite the loss of life, the overall damage caused by the typhoon was considered negligible.

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In 1961, Typhoon Alice claims 4 lives in Hong Kong – SCMP archive

TYPHOON TOOK FOUR LIVES Alice created two new records By SCMP Staff This article was first published on May 21, 1961 The typhoon which struck Hongkong on Friday took four lives, but the damage done was negligible compared to the havoc wrought by the severe storm which pounded the Colony in June last year. The number of people injured during Typhoon Alice was around 20, but the majority of them were not seriously hurt. The four persons who were killed were two women and two children. This is ...

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Typhoon Alice Claims Four Lives in Hong Kong in 1961

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